The Reluctant Fundamentalist – Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Protagonist & narrator of the novel
Protagonist & narrator of the novel
Changez, a Pakistani man
Narrative technique used in the novel
Narrative technique used in the novel
Frame narrative
What Erica symbolises
What Erica symbolises
An idealised but unattainable America
Changez's reaction to 9/11 attacks
Changez's reaction to 9/11 attacks
He feels pleased
Janissary metaphor meaning
Janissary metaphor meaning
Soldier trained to fight against his own people
Symbolism of Changez growing a beard
Symbolism of Changez growing a beard
Reclaiming identity, refusing to conform
Who gives Changez the janissary metaphor
Who gives Changez the janissary metaphor
Juan-Bautista, Chilean publisher
Changez's role after returning to Pakistan
Changez's role after returning to Pakistan
Involved in anti-American protests
How the novel ends
How the novel ends
Ambiguously - American reaches for apparent gun
Erica's deceased boyfriend
Erica's deceased boyfriend
Chris